There are some dogs that you don’t want to pet – you want to cuddle. The Samoyed is just like that. Snow-white, soft, smiling – like a living cloud. His fluffy coat is as mesmerizing as snow, in which you do not want to step, so as not to spoil. But this beauty is from the category “to admire from afar”, because it is worth it to walk on a wet path, as a white cloud turns into a gray hobo. His fur has a unique ability to collect everything – dust, dirt, sand, moisture. And the funny thing is, he doesn’t care. He’s happy! It’s only the owner who grabs the towel, not him.
A coat that needs grooming
The Samoyed’s coat is an entire system to protect the dog from cold, moisture, overheating and insect bites. It consists of a thick, soft undercoat that acts as insulation and a long shaft of hair that repels dirt and water. A perfectly clean, shiny, voluminous coat is the dream of every Samoyed owner. But only until the first walk after rain. In reality, the white coat quickly acquires a creamy or grayish tint, especially in the area of the paws, belly and around the muzzle. Yellowing comes not only from dirt, but also from saliva, tears, dust, excessive moisture, and even poor nutrition.
And if you thought that the Samoyed’s coat is self-cleaning, it is only partially true. Yes, in dry weather the sand will fall off, but in high humidity or prolonged rainfall, the coat becomes the perfect environment for clumping, tangles and skin irritation. And not walking this breed is not an option, you are unlikely to keep him at home for days on end. And now it’s raining every day and there’s no end to this weather, even though it’s summer. Brushing once a week, as the books say, will not help. In reality – daily combing, checking for tangles, grooming the groin areas, ears, tail. And after every walk – washing paws and drying with a hair dryer, otherwise the undercoat will remain wet and become a source of skin problems.
Often owners in desperation try to find a “quick solution” and shave the Samoyed to zero. Shaving a Samoyed is the biggest mistake you can make – it is a real disservice to the Samoyed. When you remove the protective layer, you destroy thermoregulation. The dog has no sweat, no hat or jacket – just a coat that works like a thermos. Without it, he can overheat even in the shade. And the new coat often grows worse quality – dull, uneven, with a finer structure.
The owner of a Samoyed should be ready: this dog is not for the lazy. Its beauty is the result of systematic care, daily grooming Samoyed and your willingness to carry a comb, towel and napkins in your bag besides treats. But the reward is appropriate – your “white cloud” will be happy.
Conclusion
To keep white white, you need a professional approach. In our grooming salons Samoyed is waiting for not only a bath and a hair dryer – his coat is cleaned with special means, undercoat is combed out, tangles are untangled, areas around the eyes, paws, groin are treated. After quality grooming, whiteness returns – and Cloud shines again, as if he has just descended from the sky. Best of all, the Samoyed feels good without itching or excess moisture. If you love a white cloud – love it wet 😂 And the salon will make sure that it becomes white again.
